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Guide to the Donald Brett Collection of Eisenhower Memorabilia ________________________________________________________________________ Guide to the Donald Brett Collection of Eisenhower Memorabilia Gettysburg College, Musselman Library Special Collections & College Archives Processed by Katy Rettig ‘14 Spring 2014 MS – 157: The Donald Brett Collection of Eisenhower Memorabilia (17 boxes, 9 cubic feet) Inclusive Dates: 1915-1969 Bulk Dates: 1943-1960 Processed by: Katy Rettig Spring 2014 Provenance Donated by Donald C. Brett in a series of accessions between the years 2010 and 2014. Most items were purchased by Brett from a variety of locations and vendors. Biography Don Brett's interest in Dwight David Eisenhower began in May of 1944 when Brett was nine years old and his own father had just died of pneumonia. Brett's mother bought a war bond and that act brought General Eisenhower, who was featured in many bond advertisements, to her son's attention. Brett would go on to join the National Guard and enter the Secret Service. Throughout his career, he continued to have respect for this extraordinary man as a father figure who spent his life serving the world and this nation. Brett’s calling as a collector began in high school. He wrote to various World War II generals asking for their autographs. He was impressed by how gracious the generals often were about sending stories in addition to their signatures. Eisenhower, who was then president of Columbia University, sent a letter. Eventually, Brett had a chance to meet his hero while new agent with the Secret Service. In July of 1961, he was assigned to the retired president’s detail in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Ike was, of course, playing golf. While Brett was thrilled to meet his idol, Eisenhower, the former Commander in Chief and Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces turned the conversation to Brett asking about his military career. For Eisenhower, it was a chance to talk with another soldier. Brett’s career in the Secret Service had tremendous variety and poignancy. He was often assigned to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s detail and he even protected the Mona Lisa when the first lady arranged for the painting to be shown in the United States in January 1963. In October of 1963, he was sent for a six week course at Secret Service School in Washington, D.C. and was at his graduation luncheon on November 22nd when the news of President Kennedy’s assassination reached him and his fellow agents. He was on the detail that met the car and accompanied the body of the President. Brett went on to serve on Johnson’s and Nixon’s details. Brett traveled extensively throughout his career and is now retired and living in Sarasota, Florida. For Brett, donating his collection to Gettysburg College meant that Eisenhower’s legacy will live on in those who learn about his extraordinary life. His favorite item in the collection is the 1915 West Point Howitzer. Scope and Content Notes The collection consists of items relevant to all aspects of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life and career. Most prevalent are Ike’s years as president with numerous artifacts from his 1952 and 1956 presidential campaigns as well as commemorative pieces. These artifacts include a significant collection of campaign buttons, jewelry, and postcards along with other miscellaneous campaign artifacts. There is also a series of photographs mostly relating to his Army career in World War II with others from his two terms as president. Of particular interest are the 1915 and 1945 Howitzers, the United States Military Academy at West Point’s yearbook and the tropical worsted wool summer uniform coat of Brigadier General Robert Ludwig Schulz, Eisenhower’s military aide who continued to work with the retired general and president until Ike’s death in 1969. Also included is a small box of Donald Brett’s personal papers that reflect his own research interests. Series Description This collection is divided into nine series. Series I: Correspondence; Series II: Publications; Series III: Photographs; Series IV: Posters; Series V: Albums, Sub-Series A: Eisenhower and Son, Sub-Series B: Brigadier General Robert Schulz; Series VI: Audiovisual Material; Series VII: Artifacts, Sub-Series A: Campaign Memorabilia, Sub- Series B: Ephemera; Series VIII: Donald Brett’s Personal Papers; Series IX: Literary Material Series I consists of printed replies from Eisenhower, a letter from Mamie to friends, and a large envelope from the Eisenhower’s. Series II consists of newspapers and magazines with articles either about or related to Eisenhower as President and General. Series III is a box of photographs from 1943 to 1969 mostly focusing on Eisenhower’s war years. Series IV are posters of Ike used for his presidential campaigns, 1952 and 1956. Series V, Sub-Series A has the 1915 and 1945 Howitzers, the 1935 West Pointe Alumni Annual Report. Series V, Sub-Series B contains a scrapbook about Brigadier General Robert Schulz and his military uniform. Series VI contains documentaries about Eisenhower’s life and recorded speeches. Series VII, Sub-Series A consists of campaign buttons, jewelry, tab badges, figurines, and other miscellaneous items related to the 1952 and 1956 campaigns. Series VII, Sub-Series B includes materials and items related to Eisenhower’s inaugural and presidential years such as pamphlets and programs as well as holds the commemorative pieces such as souvenirs, stamps, envelopes, and postcards featuring Eisenhower or places related to him. In addition there are some paper WWII items. Series VIII is an accretion of Donald Brett’s personal papers that relate to the acquisition of his collection and his interest in Eisenhower and so includes correspondence with Gettysburg College, materials from Eisenhower National Historic Site, and Brett’s own research. Series IX is a assortment of books covering Eisenhower’s life and legacy. Some of the books are autographed by the authors and others are signed by members of Ike’s family, including son John Eisenhower and granddaughter Susan Eisenhower. Box 1 1-1 Finding Aid and Biographical Information Series 1 – Correspondence 1-2 Eisenhower Printed Replies from Gettysburg, PA 1-3 Letter - signed “Mamie Doud Eisenhower” to “Mr. and Mrs. Ted Laucier” 1-4 Large envelope - from “D. D. Eisenhower” to “David Morris” Box 2 Series 2 – Publications 2-1 Eisenhower Newspaper Articles 2-2 Time Magazine Issues with Eisenhower on the Cover 1942-1951 2-3 Time Magazine Issues with Eisenhower on the Cover 1952-1969 Box 3 Series 2 – Publications 3-1 Eisenhower National Geographic Magazines 1960, 1961, 1969 3-2 Magazines with Dwight David Eisenhower 1944-1969 3-3 Magazines with Dwight David Eisenhower 1994-2013 Box 4 Series 3 – Photographs 4-1 General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1943-1944 4-2 General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1945 4-3 General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1946-1951 4-4 General Dwight D. Eisenhower, No Date 4-5 President Eisenhower and Beyond, 1952-1969 Box 5 Series 4 – Posters 5-1 Poster, “Vote for peace: Vote for prosperity: Vote for Ike” 5-2 Poster, “Win With Ike: Vote Straight Republican November 4th” 5-3 Silk screen, Elephant, “I Like Ike!” 5-4 Silk screen, Color Portrait of Eisenhower with printed signature 5-5 Poster, “America Needs Eisenhower” 5-6 Poster, “Dwight D. Eisenhower For President: I Like Ike” Box 6 Series 5 – Albums, Sub-series A: Eisenhower and Son 1915 Howitzer West Pointe Yearbook, Eisenhower’s graduation year 1935 Annual Alumni Report Box 7 Series 5 – Albums, Sub-series A: Eisenhower and Son 1944 Howitzer West Pointe Yearbook, Eisenhower’s son John’s graduation year Box 8 Series 5 – Albums, Sub-series B: Brigadier General Robert Schulz Robert Schultz Scrapbook Box 9 Series 5 – Albums, Sub-series B: Brigadier General Robert Schulz Brig. Gen. Robert Ludwig Schulz tropical worsted summer uniform coat Box 10 Series 6 – Audiovisual Material Vintage Eisenhower films DVD, 2006 The American Experience: Eisenhower, 2 Tape VHS, 1993 Eisenhower in his own voice, audio on 2 cassettes, 1961 recorded Dwight D. Eisenhower: IKE speeches CD (includes 9 speeches by Eisenhower) General Dwight D. Eisenhower Vinyl Record speeches Box 11 Series 7 – Artifacts, Sub-series A: Campaign Memorabilia Campaign Buttons Box 12 Series 7 – Artifacts, Sub-series A: Campaign Memorabilia Campaign Jewelry Mini Skillet Salt and Pepper Shakers Paper Cup Ash Tray Coasters Meat Picks Figurines Matchbooks Coins Banks License Plates Toys Box 13 Series 7 – Artifacts, Sub-series A: Campaign Memorabilia “I Like Ike” Styrofoam Boater Hat Box 14 Series 7 – Artifacts, Sub-series B: Ephemera WWII Safe Conduct Pass Special Orders for German-American Relations WWII Commemorative Stamp Sheet Stickers Tickets Postcards Stamps Envelopes Paper hat Comic Book Pamphlets Political Cartoons Funeral Service Program Box 15 Series 7 – Artifacts, Sub-series B: Ephemera Eisenhower Mug Eisenhower Bust Box 16 Series 8 – Donald Brett’s Personal Papers Copy of Eisenhower Christmas Card hand-drawn by Ike Correspondence with Department of Special Collections, Gettysburg College Research from the Library at Guildhall Materials Related to Eisenhower National Historic Site Box 17 Series 9 – Literary Material Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1948 with signed book plate Dwight D. Eisenhower: General, President, and Cook by Edward and Candace Russoli, 1990 Americans at War by Stephen E. Ambrose, 1997 Political Buttons: Book II 1920-1976 by Theodore L. Hake, 1985 Political Buttons: United States 1896-1972 by Ted Hake, 1974 Britain’s Homage to 28,000 American Dead in memory of Cpl. C.D. Genova, 1952 with research inserts Eisenhower: The President by Stephen E. Ambrose, 1984, signed by author Eisenhower and Berlin, 1945: The Decision to Halt at the Elbe by Stephen E. Ambrose, 1967, signed by author Eisenhower and Korea: The Forgotten War from The Eisenhower Seminar, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg, PA, 1998 The Eisenhowers: Gettysburg’s First Family by Stan Cohen, 1986 The Book of the Presidents by Vincent Wilson, Jr., 2001 Ike: Gettysburg’s Gentleman Farmer by Stanley Wolf and Audrey Weiland, 2008 General Ike: A Personal Reminiscence by John S.D.
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